Patrick Jason Calanchi

Deadly force

An officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at a Metro Inn parking lot involving Calanchi. Calanchi, armed with a knife, crossed the parking lot to Wall Street Antiques of Midland and threatened himself. In the store, five officers shot at Calanchi with less-lethal rounds. Calanchi threw merchandise through a window, smashing it. He tried to escape through the opening, still carrying the knife, in the direction of Officers Chris Earp and Tye Box. They fatally shot him.